VFTN x Sean Morrison
More than seven months after captaining Cardiff City back to the Premier League, Sean Morrison is on a high. After 17 games, the Bluebirds sit outside of the relegation zone and the captain is delighted with the progress the club has made under manager Neil Warnock. We caught up with Morrison ahead of the visit […]
My journey to becoming a Cardiff City fan
As I write this, I’m acutely aware that I may get some stick. Yet, I’m still going to write it and send it out for the world to see whilst I wait for the angry mobs to descend on my home. And without further ado; this is my story of becoming a Cardiff City fan. […]
An exclusive extract from Aled Blake’s new book Bluebirds Reunited
“It may be that footballers don’t realise, understand or even care about the impact they have on people’s lives. Their mistakes, their moments of brilliance, their highs and lows, goals, tackles, misses and saves really do have tangible emotional effects on the people who get so tied up in the results of their team. Some […]
Under-23 Match Report – Cardiff City 7, Colchester United 0
James Waite, a Welsh teenager with bags of ability, led the charge when Cardiff City powered to a 7-0 under-23 win against Colchester United. The Bluebirds included four over-age first team players in their team, which is within the rules, with goalkeeper Alex Smithies, Matt Connolly, Loic Damour and Gary Madine starting. But 19-year-old Waite […]
The VFTN Analysis: Watford 3-2 Cardiff City
After the highs of last week’s emphatic late win against Southampton, Cardiff City came crashing back down to earth on Saturday with a 3-2 loss against Watford. The score suggests a close game – one in which Cardiff were just edged out by a plucky Watford side. In reality, there was only ever one side […]
Under-18 Match Report – Cardiff City 1, Ipswich Town 2
Cardiff City are facing a scrap for the Professional Development Under-18 League title after their 2-1 home defeat against Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys move level with City on points, although manager Craig Bellamy’s Bluebirds have two games in hand. Dan Griffiths scored Cardiff’s goal during the second half, but they were already 2-0 down […]
Match Report – Watford 3, Cardiff City 2
Neil Warnock has plenty to ponder during Cardiff City preparations for their Premier League home match against Manchester United next Saturday. There is no question about the heart and desire in his Bluebirds team, but there are big decisions to be made and fast. Josh Murphy is a potent danger with his pace and class […]
Player Ratings – Watford 3, Cardiff City 2
Man of the Match – Neil Etheridge Embed from Getty Images Loves life in the Premier League. He’s off to the Asian Cup in January and the Bluebirds will miss him. Made a series of outstanding saves 8 Bruno Manga He’s a centre-back not a full-back, get him out of there! One of the best […]
The Cardiff City Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is less than two weeks away and we’re getting in the Christmas spirit here at View From The Ninian. Scott Johnson is rocking his Christmas jumpers, Ben James has adopted his antlers and I’ve got Sol Bamba’s Christmas jingle on repeat. We’re not just celebrating, though, we’re in the business of giving at VFTN […]
The VFTN Analysis: Cardiff City 1-0 Southampton
Three home wins in a row and Cardiff City are well and truly making people sit up and take notice of them this season. It was a brilliant win – one that City thoroughly deserved. They were the better side and created lots of chances. Systems Cardiff City lined up in a 4-3-3 system that […]